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Oxford Travel Guide

Activities

Great Garden of New Place

New Place was Shakespeare's impressive townhouse where he died. Today, only the house's foundations are left and the rest the estate is preserved as the Great Garden. Take time to relax here, and let the bard's former surroundings inspire you.

Great Garden of New Place

New Place was Shakespeare's impressive townhouse where he died. Today, only the house's foundations are left and the rest the estate is preserved as the Great Garden. Take time to relax here, and let the bard's former surroundings inspire you.

22 Chapel StStratford-upon-Avon,
United Kingdom

Phone: +11 44-01789-292-325

Shakespearean Landmarks

Stratford-upon-Avon receives over 3 million visitors a year. They go for one main reason: to see the landmarks of Shakespeare's life including the home where Shakespeare was born, his wife's home and his final resting place.

Shakespearean Landmarks

Stratford-upon-Avon receives over 3 million visitors a year. They go for one main reason: to see the landmarks of Shakespeare's life including the home where Shakespeare was born, his wife's home and his final resting place.

Henley StreetStratford-upon-Avon,
United Kingdom

Phone: +11 44-1789-204-016

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

The company has been performing Shakespeare's works for more than 125 years. The plays come to life with great actors and a well-tuned army of artists and technicians behind the scenes. Guided tours are available.

Royal Shakespeare Theatre

The company has been performing Shakespeare's works for more than 125 years. The plays come to life with great actors and a well-tuned army of artists and technicians behind the scenes. Guided tours are available.

Southern LaneStratford-upon-Avon,
United Kingdom

Phone: +11 44-1789 403-444

Oxford University

Oxford University is made up of 39 colleges scattered throughout the city, each with its own chapel and bar. One of the largest and most esteemed colleges is Christ Church, whose main entrance served as inspiration for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

Oxford University

Oxford University is made up of 39 colleges scattered throughout the city, each with its own chapel and bar. One of the largest and most esteemed colleges is Christ Church, whose main entrance served as inspiration for Hogwarts in Harry Potter.

Oxford, OX1, United KingdomOxford,
England, United Kingdom

Alice's Shop

Alice of Alice in Wonderland was a real girl, and the book is based on stories of her life in Oxford. In real life, Alice visited a shop regularly to buy her sweets. Today, Alice's Shop is a tiny wonderland-like store selling all things Alice.

Alice's Shop

Alice of Alice in Wonderland was a real girl, and the book is based on stories of her life in Oxford. In real life, Alice visited a shop regularly to buy her sweets. Today, Alice's Shop is a tiny wonderland-like store selling all things Alice.

83 Saint Aldate'sOxford,
United Kingdom

Phone: +11 44-1865-723-793

Punting in Oxford

A long-established way to spend a lazy afternoon in Oxford is to enjoy a slow, languid ride on a punt. A punt is a shallow, long boat propelled by a long pole. Anyone who has been punting has fallen in at least once.

Punting in Oxford

A long-established way to spend a lazy afternoon in Oxford is to enjoy a slow, languid ride on a punt. A punt is a shallow, long boat propelled by a long pole. Anyone who has been punting has fallen in at least once.

Old House Ford, High StreetOxford,
England, United Kingdom

Hotels

The Shakespeare

The Shakespeare is one of Stratford's favorite hotels, thanks to its convenient location, style and atmosphere. The architecture is Tudor style, and parts of the hotel date back to 1637. The comfortable rooms range from Englishy to modern.

The Shakespeare

The Shakespeare is one of Stratford's favorite hotels, thanks to its convenient location, style and atmosphere. The architecture is Tudor style, and parts of the hotel date back to 1637. The comfortable rooms range from Englishy to modern.

Chapel StreetWelford-on-Avon,
United Kingdom

Phone: +11 44-1780-294-997

Restaurants & Bars

The Dirty Duck

The Dirty Duck bar is known specifically as an actors' hangout. It's decorated with signed pictures of actors who have worked in the theaters over the years, and it's a great place to grab a drink before or after dinner.

The Dirty Duck

The Dirty Duck bar is known specifically as an actors' hangout. It's decorated with signed pictures of actors who have worked in the theaters over the years, and it's a great place to grab a drink before or after dinner.